Pinto football players who were recognized at the football banquet Sunday for being named to the Academic All-State football team by the Missouri Football Coaches Association, from left, are seniors Dylan Albertson, Luke Burger and Jerry Lutz, juniors Allan Burger and Jaden Barr, and sophomore A.J. Kendrick. Players must meet certain criteria to be considered for selection. California Head Coach Marty Albertson said, "I'm really proud of these kids because they're not only doing it on the field, but off the field as well."

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The annual California Pinto Football Banquet was held Sunday at the high school commons, where the players, coaches, family, friends and Pinto football fans gathered for a meal and awards ceremony to reflect on yet another successful season as well as to recognize the football players for their individual accomplishments and contributions to the season.